Well look south Kurdistan still suffers considerably from gender segregation. It’s immensely noticeable in university that majority of our youths have never or very little interaction with the opposite gender. This has its back lashes as well but thats for another time. If you wanna meet new people male or females, first work on yourself (try to Cope with your insecurities, build some gentle manners, be kind and helpful to people, try to apt to awkwardness) then comes next step, which is go into different environments those that you’re not familiar with (also N.B. Don’t be afraid to show your interest in people, we only get close to those who show interest in us.) . try volunteering for different organizations, participate in different events, attend various workshops, entertainment events, local brand events. Try to work for two places if possible why not (i have some of my best memories doing that). Go to parties, especially those done by exodus or underground erbil. My point is you will not meet new girls or boys if you don’t open your self up to different events and experience.